Solar Guitars A1.8SVART
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Solar Guitars
A1.8SVART
Product Info
Article Number:
584883
Brand:
Solar Guitars
Model:
A1.8SVART
Category:
8 String Guitars
Price:
$1,648.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The A1.8SVART is a serious 8-string for modern players wanting a tight, aggressive sound. The Evertune system is a game-changer for keeping those low strings stable, and the Duncan Solar pickups really deliver. It's a solid choice for metalheads and progressive players looking for high performance without entering the truly premium-priced tier.
Product Description
- Solar Guitars A1.8SVART
- 8-String Electric Guitar
- Body: Alder
- Neck-thru-body: Maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Fluorescent Luminlay side markers (dots)
- Solar logo fingerboard inlay at 12th fret
- Fingerboard radius: 400 mm (15..75")
- Scale: 686 mm (27")
- Nut: PPS
- Neck Profile: "C" Shape
- 24 Super Jumbo stainless steel frets
- Pickups: Duncan Solar Humbucker (bridge) and Duncan Solar Humbucker (neck)
- Controls: Volume
- Tone
- 5-Way switch
- With Evertune Constant-Tension bridge
- a fully mechanical system that keeps the guitar in tune
- Machine heads: Solar 18:1 locking
- Black hardware
- Strings: .009 - .064
- Colour: Carbon Matte
PROS
- • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain.
- • Duncan Solar Humbuckers deliver high-output, modern aggression and clarity.
- • Evertune bridge genuinely locks in tuning, a huge benefit for extended range instruments.
- • Ebony fingerboard offers a slick, fast playing experience with excellent note definition.
CONS
- • The extended scale length (27") may be uncomfortable for players with smaller hands.
- • Neck-thru design, while enhancing sustain, can be more fragile than bolt-on.
- • Carbon Matte finish, while stylish, can be a fingerprint magnet.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Duncan Solar Humbucker (bridge & neck)
Scale Length
686 mm (27")
Frets
24 Super Jumbo Stainless Steel
Bridge
Evertune Constant-Tension
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Evertune eliminates the tuning instability common with tremolos on extended-range guitars; it's a fixed bridge that uses a mechanical tensioning system to maintain pitch.
For lower tunings, consider stepping up to .010-.068 or .011-.070 to maintain proper tension and avoid a floppy feel – experiment to find what’s comfortable.
The 'C' profile is a fairly standard, versatile shape, but it's on the slimmer side; players with very large hands might prefer a thicker 'D' or 'U' profile.
